How To Win and Get Paid In Small Claims Court

An easy-to-follow "how to" guide to litigating small claims matters and enforcing judgments. Using three fact situations that commonly arise in Small Claims Court, this litigation book provides step-by-step guidance, basic information, examples, advice and charts.

An easy-to-follow "how to" guide to litigating small claims matters and enforcing judgments. Using three fact situations that commonly arise in Small Claims Court, this litigation book provides:

Step-by-step guidance to Small Claims Court practice and procedure with forms and tips on how to maximize your chances of success

Basic information about the laws of evidence, specifically what is admissible and how to get it introduced

Examples of how to apply the Rules to each case as well as how to prepare a claim

Advice on how to effectively enforce Small Claims Court judgments including methods of collection. Plus how to prepare for and conduct a Debtor Examination

Procedural chart that outlines the steps in Small Claims Court for quick reference

Featured authors

Daniel D. Hall

Daniel D. Hall

Daniel D. Hall, L.L.B., of the Ontario bar has been practicing law for nearly fifteen years. He has also taught small claims procedure and law courses to paralegals at Niagara College and the Johnson Business Academy in Hamilton.

PrefaceTable of FigureTable of FormsSteps in a Small Claim Court ProceedingChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Before You Issue the Claim-Preliminary ConsiderationChapter 3: Preparing and Issuing the Claim- The First Step to SuccessChapter 4: Service of the ClaimChapter 5: The DefenceChapter 6: Default Proceedings-Where No Defence is Filed by the DefendantChapter 7: MotionsChapter 8: EvidenceChapter 9: The Pre-Trial ConferenceChapter 10: Preparing for TrialChapter 11: The TrialChapter 12: Collecting on Your JudgementChapter 13: Examination of DebtorChapter 14: Writs and GarnishmentAppendix I: Small Claims Court RulesIndex